Fall Risk

Since Jim's seizure and subsequent stay in the ICU, he is now considered a "Fall Risk." He has padded bed rails and must ring for the nurse whenever he needs to get out of bed - even for the bathroom. If he doesn't ring for the nurse, he has a bed monitor that tells the nurses if he gets out of bed. He doesn't really like having such a close watch on him, but he understands the reasons for it.

There were a number of tests that were run to rule out any other possible reason for a seizure - a CT scan, EEG, MRI of his lower back, and a lumbar puncture. Not all the test results are back, but so far there is no indication that the seizure was the result of anything other than the antibiotic that Jim received. Jim is feeling good and resting comfortably. This is how I left him after my visit with him yesterday - sitting in the waiting room of the Oncology Unit working on his computer.

Steven is also doing well. He still has a bit of a cough, but is compliant in doing all of his treatments and medications. We're hopeful we'll see more improvement each day.